Ireland vs Northern Ireland - What's the Difference?

What is the difference between The Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland for a tourist? We go through the different currencies, sights, culture, language, and other important tourist information on visiting Ireland and Northern Ireland and talk about the similarities and differences between the two countries.
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[yellowboat]

Tip for tourists in Dublin - If you want to drink with locals on the weekends, go to Camden street or around the Grafton street area, not Temple bar! :)

[rebeccapaige]

Irish people were the nicest and most helpful locals I have met out of all my travels.

[Darskeo]

As an Irish person I have to say this is the best video I’ve seen explaining the differences. Excellent video. I want to go for a pint with this dude.

[kjmav]

We went to the west of Ireland. The country roads are very narrow, often with jagged stone walls off to the passenger side. Big tour busses would come past in the other direction, and we’d literally be squeezing out shoulders together, as if that would make our rental car skinnier! We had no mishaps, but be prepared for narrow, shoulderless roads. We got off the beautiful Wild Atlantic Way on a one track dirt road for awhile around Clifden and got held up a a herd of sheep. We didn’t feel confident about backing up for 3 miles, so we just sat there, enjoying this extremely Irish experience. Ireland is a wonderful country—literally the greenest place I’ve ever been. If you rent a car, you can get to places otherwise unavailable. We got to Corcomroe Abbey for instance. Very cool!

[jukeboxhero]

Same thing that ive been saying. I've traveled to many countries and Ireland was the most welcoming, friendliest, helpfful, talkative of all. I really felt welcome. Loved it so much I'm going back this year.

[theorderofthebees]

I briefly had a layover in Dublin and I really liked the city, what I noticed is that the people have a certain wittiness about them friendly but tongue and cheek they reminded me of my family ❤

[kimc]

I was in Ireland a couple days ago and I love it!!! I visited both sides because i stayed in Dublin, but I did the Game of Thrones tour. I enjoyed every minute in Ireland. So many things to see, so much to do, to eat and to drink. Thank you for always bringing awesome information about amazing places!

[MrDab]

You’ve or anyone has never heard a Northern Irish accent? Liam Neeson is like legendarily limited to only speaking in his native accent. He’s been in some pretty big movies.. just saying

[WineAndWatevs]

I went to Ireland and Northern Ireland in 2019. We had so much fun! We are going back in August.

[Neaskemenna]

Enjoyed your video as always. As an Irishman I don't think of us as two different countries even though politically we are. Your video made me think of how confusing it must be for tourists. Regardless, Irish people treat tourists very well no matter which part you are visiting.

[dereklambe]

Ireland (the whole country, both parts) has an amazing variety of accents for a small-medium country. There is no one ‘Northern Ireland accent’, there are many, some easier than others to understand. The nicest Ulster accent IMHO is that of Donegal (which is in the republic 🤔 (Northern Ireland is comprised of six of the nine counties of the province of Ulster, the other three are in the republic)). But all over the island there are accents which are difficult for even other Irish people to understand!

[Radjeep]

Going out to Belfast from L.A. in September!!! Can not wait!!!! Great video!!

[atheistweirdo]

I went last year just did Ireland cause I had only 1 week. Highly recommend Ireland! Like he said, the people are so kind. Guiness is just top-notch and is a must drink even if you don't like stouts.

[whooooaa]

This is great as always! We are going to the Republic in a week for the first time. We will do another trip just for Northern Ireland. No need to speed through. We are going to enjoy spending time with the locals and sightseeing. We are also staying at Kinnitty Castle after seeing you stay there in another video and Airbnb in Dingle Peninsula right on the coast. It's going to be a blast and thank you for all the recommendations.

[conorgvin]

Was fully expecting to hate this video as someone from Belfast I fully thought this would all be American waffle … but this guy hit every nail on the head, great informative video 🤟🏻

[BertOfBelfast]

As a Northern Ireland native, this video is great.

Would echo what's said here regarding NI - beautiful part of the world with very friendly and helpful people. Happy to give any advice to anyone thinking of travelling here.

[ENGABU]

Another great an respectful video. Both sides of this beautiful island are STUNNING

[Jake-jrzh]

I’m from Dublin, I love it when on my travels when people ask me are you British , when I say no I’m Irish the response is ALWAYS that’s better.

[CourtneyKeen]

I went to Ireland on a solo trip in 2022. It was WONDERFUL! I absolutely fell in love with the people. I stayed mostly on small towns. Fennit was by far my favorite on the West Coast. And I also fell in love with Belfast. It was the last place I went before taking the ferry to Scotland and it kind of reminded me of my hometown of Louisville KY. A city, but not as fast paced as say Dublin and a bit more spread out. Everyone should visit. The people are the real draw in both Countries. ❤

[travelvideos]

I like both, but I spent more time in NI. I visited during cold summer and the landlord turned on heat for me during summer. So I felt super cozy. You don't have to do it! But they are just so friendly.